Origin
Hartsdale, NY
Morning in Hartsdale on Tuesday
Local time
7:48 AM
EDT
Current temp
62°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Hartsdale, NY to New York City, NY
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
51m
Distance
27.3 mi
44 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 48m
★
6 AM
0h 52m
8 AM
1h 0m
10 AM
0h 55m
12 PM
0h 54m
3 PM
0h 55m
5 PM
1h 0m
8 PM
0h 49m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Hartsdale, NY
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New York City, NY
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Trip Overview
Traveling from Hartsdale to New York City is a quick 27.3-mile trip that typically takes about 51 minutes. Because this is a short journey within the Northeast, it is perfectly suited for a single-day excursion without the need for an overnight stay. You can expect to spend approximately $4 on fuel for the entire drive. The route utilizes a combination of the Saw Mill River Parkway, the Henry Hudson Parkway, and 12th Avenue to transition from the suburbs into the heart of the city. It is a straightforward, practical commute that allows for maximum flexibility in your scheduling.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Henry Hudson Parkway | 10.9 mi | 16m |
| Saw Mill River Parkway | 7.6 mi | 10m |
| 12th Avenue | 1.8 mi | 5m |
| West Street | 1.8 mi | 5m |
| Ridge Road | 0.9 mi | 2m |
| West Side Highway | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| Heatherdell Road | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Heather Dell Road | 0.6 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
Henry Hudson Parkway
— 10.9 mi, about 16m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hartsdale, NY and New York City, NY.
1
Start on NY 100
341 ft
·
15 sec
·
North Central Avenue
2
Turn left
71 ft
·
5 sec
3
Turn right
275 ft
·
22 sec
4
At end of road, turn right onto NY 100
384 ft
·
15 sec
·
North Central Avenue
5
Turn right onto NY 100A
0.1 mi
·
17 sec
·
West Hartsdale Avenue
6
Turn left onto Hillcrest Road
0.3 mi
·
50 sec
·
Hillcrest Road
7
Continue on Ridge Road
0.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Ridge Road
8
Continue on Sprain Road
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
·
Sprain Road
9
Turn right onto Heatherdell Road
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Heatherdell Road
10
Continue on Heather Dell Road
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Heather Dell Road
11
Turn slight left onto NY 9A
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
·
Saw Mill River Road
Use the right lane.
12
Turn right onto Ashford Avenue
0.1 mi
·
18 sec
·
Ashford Avenue
Use the right lane.
13
Continue on Ashford Avenue
177 ft
·
10 sec
·
Ashford Avenue
14
Take the ramp
138 ft
·
3 sec
15
Merge onto Saw Mill River Parkway
7.6 mi
·
10 min
·
Saw Mill River Parkway
Use the straight / right lanes.
16
Continue on HH
0.4 mi
·
32 sec
·
Henry Hudson Parkway
17
Keep slight right at fork onto HH
11 mi
·
16 min
·
Henry Hudson Parkway
Toward Henry Hudson Parkway South
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
18
Continue on NY 9A
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
West Side Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
19
Continue on NY 9A
1.8 mi
·
5 min
·
12th Avenue
Use the straight lane.
20
Continue on NY 9A
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
11th Avenue
21
Continue on NY 9A
1.8 mi
·
5 min
·
West Street
Use the straight lane.
22
Turn left onto Chambers Street
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Chambers Street
Use the left lane.
23
Turn left onto Church Street
458 ft
·
25 sec
·
Church Street
24
Turn right onto Duane Street
0.1 mi
·
27 sec
·
Duane Street
25
Turn right onto Broadway
379 ft
·
18 sec
·
Broadway
26
Arrive at destination
Broadway
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 155 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 11.4 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
Turn left
Navigation decision point
6
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
NY 100 / North Central Avenue
At end of road, turn right onto NY 100 / North Central Avenue
Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch
5
0.2 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
NY 100A / West Hartsdale Avenue
Turn right onto NY 100A / West Hartsdale Avenue
Navigation decision point
6
3.2 mi into trip
|
~8m in
|
Ashford Avenue
Turn right onto Ashford Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
7
11.4 mi into trip
|
~19m in
|
HH / Henry Hudson Parkway
Keep slight right at fork onto HH / Henry Hudson Parkway toward Henry Hudson Parkway South
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward Henry Hudson Parkway South
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.49 one way
$8.99 round trip
$4.18/gal
25.4 MPG avg
10 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.52 | $4.86 | $9.72 |
| premium | $4.92 | $5.29 | $10.58 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $6.03 | $12.05 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 9.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 70% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 8.2 | 0 | $2.87 | $1.31 |
| Efficient EV | 6.8 | 0 | $2.39 | $1.09 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 10.9 | 0 | $3.82 | $1.75 |
Gas CO2
10 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (70% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
New York City, NY
Morning in New York City on Tuesday
Local time
7:48 AM
EDT
Current temp
59°F
Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny
E 6 to 14 mph
0% chance
Live forecast
Wind Advisory
Wind Advisory issued April 18 at 2:37AM EDT until April 19 at 12:00AM EDT by NWS Burlington VT
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
3 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
51m on the road
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
What kind of drive is this?
This highway-focused drive is comprised of 68% highway travel, offering a consistent pace as you head south. You will spend the majority of your time on parkways, with the longest uninterrupted stretch covering 10.9 miles on the Henry Hudson Parkway. While the initial portion relies on the Saw Mill River Parkway, the character of the road shifts as you eventually transition onto 12th Avenue for the final approach into the city. Expect a mix of fluid, fast-moving highway segments followed by the inevitable change in pace as you reach the urban grid. It is an efficient, no-nonsense route designed for getting you to your destination with minimal fuss.
68% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
26 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 10.9 mi on Henry Hudson Parkway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
7/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Henry Hudson Parkway and Saw Mill River Parkway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in.
Driving Effort
7/10
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 15 decision points packed into just 27.3 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 51m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles: Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (NY 100 / North Central Avenue): Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch; at 0.2 miles (NY 100A / West Hartsdale Avenue): Navigation decision point.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
393 ft
7 ft
Total Climb
562 ft
Total Descent
715 ft
Highest Point
393 ft
~1.1 mi in
Elevation Range
386 ft
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Hartsdale, NY to New York City, NY, road signs begin pointing toward Henry Hudson Parkway South along the way.
Henry Hudson Parkway South
11.4 mi in
|
~19m
|
via HH
About the Cities
Starting in Hartsdale, NY
Full guide →Top landmarks
- • Hartsdale station — railway station in New York, US
Arriving in New York City, NY
Full guide →“The City That Never Sleeps” · Founded 1624
New York (known as "The Big Apple", "NYC," and often called "New York City") is a global center for media, entertainment, art, fashion, research, finance, and trade. The bustling, cosmopolitan heart of the 4th largest metropolis in the world and by far the most populous city in the United States, New York has long been a key entry point and a defining city for the nation. From the Statue of Liberty in the harbor to the Empire State Building towering over the Manhattan skyline, from the tunnels of the subway to the riches of Wall Street, from the bright signs of Times Square to the naturalistic beauty of Central Park, and from Yankee Stadium in the Bronx to Coney Island in Brooklyn, New York's landmarks are quintessential American landmarks. The city's neighborhoods and streets are so iconic they have become ingrained into the American consciousness.
Top landmarks
- • Statue of Liberty — American icon in New York, United States
- • National September 11 Memorial & Museum — memorial & museum in New York City commemorating the September 11, 2001 attacks
- • Plaza Hotel — hotel in Midtown Manhattan, New York City
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
This 27.3-mile drive is perfect for a same-day round trip, easily doable in about an hour each way without needing to stop for the night.
Family Friendly
While short at 27.3 miles, the 7/10 complexity could make navigating this route with kids a bit stressful.
Solo Traveler
At 27.3 miles and 51 minutes, this highway-focused drive is comfortable for a solo traveler. However, the 7/10 complexity might feel a bit much for a purely 'engaging' solo experience.
EV Driver
This 27.3-mile trip is well within the range of most EVs, so you won't need to worry about charging stops.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (68%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 10.9 miles on Henry Hudson Parkway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at New York City, NY before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles: Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (NY 100 / North Central Avenue): Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch; at 0.2 miles (NY 100A / West Hartsdale Avenue): Navigation decision point.
Yes — African Burial Ground National Monument, General Grant National Memorial and Castle Clinton National Monument (6 total within detour distance). See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at New York City, NY before heading back.
How this page is built
Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, USGS 3DEP for elevation, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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